Compromise

Article: Compromise is a Pathway to Sin

Photo courtesy of Stock.XCHNG.com/JoeKrow Most people understand compromise to be a settlement of differences by mutual concessions; an agreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposing claims, principles.  Compromise is also known as an endangering, especially of reputation; exposure to danger, suspicion (Dictionary.com). Each day we face numerous decisions that can affect our lives before the Lord.  One choice decision can change the course of our lives on earth and beyond.  There comes sometimes when you would want to please your spouse...

Article: It Does Not Mean They Like You

Photo courtesy of Stock.XCHNG.com/apletfx In church leadership, pastors, ministers, musicians, and others that come before the church are often respected, appreciated, and supported. Their presence, anointing from God, and character/charisma can be an awe-inspiring representation of the things many hope to see in themselves and especially others (i.e. spouse). However, what begins as appreciation and thankfulness from afar can become much more within - and this is from the leader. If the leader is not careful, they can misinterpret the person's true intent and believe the person(s) have a hidden agenda to...

Article: Preachers: Save Yourself and Your Hearers

Photo courtesy of Stock.XCHNG.com/johnnyberg 1 Timothy 4:16 (KJV) - Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee. Paul was instructing Timothy as he was to remain in Ephesus to charge the churches concerning doctrine (1 Timothy 1:3). In this first letter, Paul tells him to: take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee. As a pastor and leader, the way for him to save his hearers is to...